By Melissa Moore-Randall Valentino Capobianco hopes his lifelong commitment to civic engagement will give him the boost needed to be elected to the 19th Suffolk District Representative seat of former Speaker Robert DeLeo. A Winthrop resident and member of the…
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Catherine Belinfante-Penn Endorses Juan Jaramillo for State Representative
Special to the Journal Former Revere City Council President Catherine Belinfante-Penn has endorsed Juan Jaramillo, a lifelong resident of Revere, for State Representative for the 19th Suffolk District, which encompasses the communities of Revere and Winthrop. Belinfante-Penn was elected in…
Capobianco Focuses on Issues in 19th Suffolk; Unveils Policy Platform
Special to the Journal Valentino Capobianco, candidate for State Representative in the 19th Suffolk District, has devoted his professional career to making his community and the Commonwealth a better place to live. Similarly, his campaign is focused on the issues…
Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union Endorses Jeffrey Turco for State Representative
Special to the Journal On Wednesday, the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union (MCOFU) endorsed Jeffrey Turco for State Representative, 19th Suffolk District. The seat was vacated by former Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and a Special Election is set…
Constituents Seek Rep. Giannino’s Support on Pro-Transparency Amendments in Upcoming Rules Vote
Special to the Journal On January 12, 2021, ten constituents of the 16th Suffolk district met with newly elected Rep. Jessica Giannino requesting her support for increased transparency in the State House. Over the course of the meeting, three constituents…
Revere Resident Isabelle Johnson Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
Special To The Journal Revere resident Isabelle Johnson celebrated her 100th birthday with a multi-day celebration at her residence on Revere Beach. Mrs. Johnson’s son, Dan Johnson Jr., 71, a 1967 graduate of Dom Savio, said due to COVID-19 guidelines,…
Next Stop: Hawaii Revere’s Ivan Mertilus Will Play in Hula Bowl Sunday
Revere’s Ivan Mertilus was sitting in the Chicago airport Tuesday morning when the Revere Journal reached him on his cellular phone. The former St. Clement High School and Los Angeles Valley College football star was waiting to board a plane…
Vaccines Reach Revere’s First Responders
The City of Revere joined Chelsea and Winthrop and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to hold a three-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic for 600 first responders at the Rumney Marsh Academy. Police officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, 911 dispatchers, harbormasters, court officers,…
Arrigo Endorses Silvestri for State Representative
Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo has endorsed Marc Silvestri for State Representative of the 19th Suffolk District on Tuesday.. “I have full faith and confidence in Marc’s ability to lead our District as our next State Representative,†Arrigo said. “I have…
State Rep. Race Highlight: Looking at the Candidates Turco Looks to Deep-Seated Revere and Winthrop Roots in Bid for DeLeo Seat
By Melissa Moore-Randall When House Speaker Robert DeLeo announced his retirement from the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Jeff Turco looked at his own background, experience and belief in the nobility of public service. Turco used this as a catalyst for…
Zambuto Elected Council President
The Revere City Council unanimously elected Councilor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto as president at its first meeting of the new year Monday night. After recording the 11-0 vote, City Clerk Ashley Melnik announced, “Councilor Zambuto is the new City Council president for…
Revere Board of Health Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations: City Will Administer Vaccines in Accordance With State’s Schedule
The Board of Health continues to work closely with the Department of Public Health to coordinate vaccine distribution according to the three-phased approach directed by the Baker-Polito Administration. The Board of Health expects to administer vaccines in Revere in accordance…
Giannino Sworn Into Massachusetts House of Representatives
Special to the Journal In a socially-distanced inaugural ceremony, Governor Charles D. Baker officially administered the oath of office to the 192nd Massachusetts General Court on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Among the legislators being sworn-in was the newly-elected State Representative…
Representative Jessica A. Giannino Sworn Into Massachusetts House of Representatives
In a socially-distanced inaugural ceremony, Governor Charles D. Baker officially administered the oath of office to the 192nd Massachusetts General Court on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Among the legislators being sworn-in was the newly-elected State Representative for the Sixteenth Suffolk…
Five Candidates Vye for DeLeo’s House Seat
The race to fill the seat held by State Rep. and Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo is on. Four candidates, Marc Silvestri, Jeffrey Turco, Valentino Capobianco, and Alicia DelVento, have officially announced their intentions to run in the…
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Keefe: ‘It Was an Honor to Be Council President’
Ward 4 Councilor Patrick Keefe completed a successful year as City Council President. The Council will elect its new leader at its first meeting of 2021 on Monday, Jan. 11. Keefe led the 11-member Council through an unprecedented year that…
Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefit Program for Eligible Workers Now in Effect
Special to the Journal The Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) has announced that workers eligible for Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) may begin filing certain benefit requests, in accordance with legislation enacted in 2018. PFML provides temporary income replacement…
Galvin Lists Dates for Special House of Representatives Contest
Special to the Journal Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin has issued a calendar of deadlines for a Special State Primary on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 and especial election to be held on March 30, 2021 in the Nineteenth…
Mass. Legislature Passes Landmark Climate Change Bill
Special to the Journal Rep. RoseLee Vincent and Senator Joseph Boncore joined with their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature this week in passing breakthrough climate legislation that overhauls the state’s climate laws, drives down greenhouse gas emissions, creates clean energy…
